Lewis Howes’ journey is a powerful example of resilience. Raised in Ohio, he struggled academically but found identity through athletics, becoming an All-American football player. When a career-ending injury ended his dreams, he hit rock bottom—broke and depressed on his s...
A Therapist’s Rebuttal to Scott Galloway’s “The Cult of Therapy”
Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at NYU Stern, a bestselling author, and the voice behind the No Mercy / No Malice newsletter. In his December 5th article, The Cult of Therapy, he argues that therapy has become a ...
Carl Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He is best known for concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation—the lifelong process of becoming your true self. Jung believed that healing comes not only from treating...
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi
Please allow me to get my nerd on for a moment, because betrayal is one of those themes that fascinates me endlessly. It’s universal. Every culture has wrestled with it, told stories about it, and tried to make sense of the...
For the past five years, I’ve had a regular meditation practice. It has been one of the most profound healing experiences of my life. Guided by a spiritual teacher, I discovered that meditation is not about silencing the mind—it’s about learning to witness it.
One of the most common thi...
I’ve been following the recent conversations about the so‑called “crisis of masculinity,” including Oprah’s interview with Scott Galloway. While I respect the urgency of his concerns, I don’t fully agree with the framing. Having worked as a therapist for nearly three decades with both men and ...
I just watched The Last Samurai, and it made me think about how brave it is to live with authenticity—and why it’s so important. The Samurai lived by Bushidō, the Way of the Warrior. It wasn’t just about battle; it was about living with honor, sincerity, and courage. Watching the film reminded...
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